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U.S. News & World Report Releases its 2025 Graduate School Rankings for “Best Library and Information Studies Programs”

The Rutgers Master of Information Program in the School of Communication and Information is listed at number six on the “Library and Information Studies” top schools list.

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Marie L. Radford, International Expert on Qualitative Methods and Interpersonal Communication in Libraries, to Retire from Rutgers

Professor of Library and Information Science Marie L. Radford, who has mentored countless faculty, undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. students during her distinguished 21 year-career at SC&I, will retire on July 1, 2025.

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Yiraldo Campos COM’25 Qualifies to Compete in the American Forensics National Competition Starting April 4, 2025

A member of the Rutgers Public Speaking Organization, Campos placed first in Poetry Interpretation at the AFA-NST District 7 Spring Qualifier, enabling her to compete in the national finals.

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Access to Reliable Internet and Digital Devices Tied to College Graduation Rates During COVID-19

Digital inequality – challenges in accessing or maintaining an internet connection and functional digital devices – affected on-time graduation for U.S. college students over the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study co-authored by Rutgers researchers.

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Six SC&I Students Awarded 2025 New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) Awards

Awarded for their work as journalists and photographers, the winners credit SC&I for preparing them for success.

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“Take a Chance” says Rachel Goemaat JMS’01, Deputy Communications Director for the New Jersey Assembly Majority Office

After 23 years working in state government, Goemaat shares her expertise for a career in the public sector.

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“Information Snowballing” Technique Enhances Knowledge Acquisition in Everyday Information Practices

Rutgers researchers identify “information snowballing” as a method that individuals interested in any topic, from sustainability to career growth, can use to effectively and quickly increase their knowledge.

Journalism and Media Studies Major

Almier McCoy JMS ’19, Creative Producer at Tory Burch, Strengthened his “Go-Getter Mentality” at SC&I

“Stay true to who you are. As you chase your dreams, it’s very easy to be consumed in hustle culture, especially in New York, and lose sight of who you are. Never feel that you have to compromise your integrity and who you are as an individual,” McCoy said.

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"Teaching in the AI Era” was the focus of the SC&I Spring Teaching Incubator

The third SC&I Teaching Incubator, “Teaching in the AI Era,” provided the SC&I community with the opportunity to explore and discuss issues such as Rutgers' orientation toward AI and teaching; how SC&I instructors are using AI in their courses; and how SC&I graduates are leveraging AI tools in their professional fields.

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SC&I Alumna Lisa Varga MLS’98 named Associate Executive Director of ALA’s Public Policy and Advocacy Office

“We are fortunate to have Lisa join us at a pivotal time for libraries in our nation,” Interim Executive Director Leslie Burger said. “Her background, experience and leadership will be vital as we advocate for libraries.”

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Faculty and Students to Showcase Research at 94th Annual CSCA Conference in Cincinnati in April

The convention’s theme, “Widening the Scope,” encourages scholars and educators to explore new perspectives and interdisciplinary connections within the communication field.

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The Rutgers Alumni Association Names Gloria Vanderham COM, JMS ’00 a Recipient of the 2025 Loyal Sons & Daughters Award

Gloria Vanderham COM, JMS ’00, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Bliss Bio Health, LLC, has been nominated for and selected as a member of the 2025 cohort of the Loyal Sons and Daughters of Rutgers, the Rutgers Alumni Association’s highest honor.

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